When Nova Scotia, like much of the world, went into lockdown in March 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19, everything was disrupted, from daily routines and supply chains to health care and employment. Many of those disruptions have persisted even as things have opened up, and it remains unclear what impacts a second wave may have.
Yet through all this, the events of 2020 offer opportunities as well 鈥� opportunities taken up by 国民彩票鈥檚 Faculty of Management through the reimagine NS project. Weekly throughout the fall, reimagine NS has been releasing research reports on five areas that impact the lives of all Nova Scotians and hosting discussion series exploring how this moment offers a rare opportunity to imagine a more equitable, effective society.
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Having hosted online panels on themes including health care, education, employment, social support and equity, food systems, and the arts, the reimagine NS series will conclude with one final virtual event on Thursday, November 26 titled 鈥�.鈥�
At each of the previous events, a panel of experts shared their research and discussed the societal implications with attendees. The November 26th event, however, will take a different approach. This time, panelists will invite attendees to join a group discussion with the aim of reflecting on lessons learned, and considering the ways these research findings can be applied in a practical way. The goal? To develop a roadmap so that Nova Scotia鈥檚 organizations, policymakers, community stakeholders and individuals can work together to create a healthier, more equitable society for all Nova Scotians.
Top takeaways
Whether you missed previous episodes or you simply want a refresher before participating in the final discussion, here are some of reimagine NS鈥檚 top takeaways.
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鈥淲e need to be more creative in our health-care system. That means being better prepared for potential risks such as pandemics, natural disasters and major crimes. The top-of-mind issues such as primary physician shortages seem to hide the significant issues of multi-person rooms in long term care, casual employment of support staff, secure efficient telehealth systems and effective use of other health-care professionals.鈥� 鈥� Christopher Hartt, Faculty of Agriculture, 国民彩票
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"It's clear that there's a huge opportunity for Nova Scotia